Westshore Pizza 18, 10484 Roosevelt Blvd, St. Petersburg, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: WESTSHORE PIZZA 18
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 10484 Roosevelt Blvd, St. Petersburg, FL 33716
License #: 6213751
Total inspections: 21
Last inspection: 09/02/2014

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Inspection findings

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  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Under 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Reach in cooler at pizza make table and reach in cooler near grill. **Warning**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Reach in cooler near grill and reach in cooler at pizza make table. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in freezer gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. Out back at mop sink. **Warning**
09/02/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On dish rack near 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On dish rack near 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk in freezer. **Warning**
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Under 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Reach in cooler at pizza make table and reach in cooler near grill. **Warning**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Reach in cooler near grill and reach in cooler at pizza make table. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up. **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor soiled. Walk in freezer soiled with food debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in freezer gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked sausage 52 degrees farenheit, cooked meatballs 73 degrees farenheit, diced ham 57 degrees farenheit, red sauce 52 degrees farenheit, cooked chicken 60 degrees farenheit, cut tomatoes 48 degrees farenheit, diced ham 48 degrees farenheit. All foods in unit moved the walk in cooler. No foods have been in time temperature danger zone for over 4 hours. Reach in cooler pizza make table.**Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. Out back at mop sink. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by red serving trays. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by garbage can. In kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. Pizza make table reach in cooler. **Warning**
08/29/2014Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In kitchen **Warning**
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of microwave. **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Warning**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. On top of reach in cooler **Warning**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Pizza make table **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottle on prep table and in reach in cooler **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Warning**
6/16/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Dish rack **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler next to flat top ambient air 50°F, **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In kitchen **Warning**
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of microwave. **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Warning**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. On top of reach in cooler **Warning**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Pizza make table **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottle on prep table and in reach in cooler **Warning**
  • High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Above prep table **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.cooked chicken 46°F, shredded cheese 48°F, ham 46°F, **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Hanging above prep shelf **Warning**
6/13/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Through out kitchen and next to three compartment sink. **Warning**
3/13/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Knife stored I between pizza make table **Warning**
  • Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Reach in cooler pooled water next to flat top. **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Stacked containers next to three compartment **Warning**
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Through out kitchen and next to three compartment sink. **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on garbage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All employee SafeStaff cards not dated and some expired. **Warning**
1/9/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Employees with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Observed container lid dried with a towel/cloth.
  • Basic - Old labels not removed from containers during cleaning.
  • Basic - Rubber/plastic/vinyl spatula cracked/chipped over 3 compartment sink
  • Basic - Spray bottle containing a food product not labeled. Water. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Two deep containers of sauce in walk-in cooler. One discarded with stop sale. One immediately cooled in freezer from 46°F.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food found greater than 47 degrees Fahrenheit but less than 70 degrees Fahrenheit more than six hours. See stop sale. Sauce.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Tall container of sauce on wheels in walk in cooler from two previous days of preparation.
  • Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Sauce ambient cooled in 32gallon.
  • Intermediate - Ice chute on self-service drink machine soiled/build up of mold-like substance/slime. Also platform area behind nozzles has a build up of rust.
  • Intermediate - Metal stem-type thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Probe thermometer reads 22°F in ice batch calibration. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cooled in quantity deeper than 4 inches. Sauce.
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. Sauce.
  • Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. For hamburgers. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade guard soiled with old food debris on counter near pizza prep. Unit is not in use. Cord is wrapped up and stored at unit.
8/2/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Condensation dripping in walk in cooler
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food controlled by time and required to be marked with the use by time is not marked and the required time of disposal cannot be determined. See stop sale.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by trays at front handwash sink **Corrected On-Site**
4/4/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Employee training cards provided have expired. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.(pizza make table)
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.(cases of food on floor in walk in freezer)
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.(used to fill sanitizer buckets)
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit.(not all pizzas are marked with the four hour time limit)
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
11/8/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Pizza make cooler holding food product at 49 degrees.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. In mens restroom.
  • Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Observed employee cooking/prepping with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Bread on floor in freezer.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sausage, chicken and pepperoni at 49 degrees. Corrected On Site. Food moved to freezer.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. Pizza at front counter area.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Pizza on front line at 77 degrees. Corrected On Site.
6/13/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed am employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.(bottle of water on reach in cooler on cooks line)
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.(walk in freezer)
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.(in container of spice mix in walk in cooler)
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.(next to soda machine )
1/31/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 22-17-1 Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Violation: 31-09-1 Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.(blocked by sanitizer bucket )
11/7/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.(blocked by sanitizer bucket )
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.(kitchen )
  • Critical - Observed employee dry hands on clothes/apron after washing.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.(talk on cell phone then continued to prep food with no hand wash)
  • Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification.(card expired 8-8-11)
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit.(pizza)
9/1/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. 10 ppms. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit near cookline
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on the shelves in walkin cooler.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on walkin floor.
  • Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. pizza toppings. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets mold-like build-up. reachin freezer
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. pizza at front counter.
5/24/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. sanitizing bucket Corrected On Site.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. sanitizing bucket in sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. cookline
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. turkey @48 F,steak@47 F
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. salad dressings in condiment containers .
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. wiping buckets greater than 200ppms Cl2
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. near 3 compartment sink
  • Critical - Person in charge failed to insure proper handwashing by employees. sanitizing bucket in hand sink
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit.
2/4/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. sanitizer bucket storage
  • Critical. Observed establishment utilizing time as a public health control without having written procedures. pizza
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. bread Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable @ cookline prep table.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on hobart mixer.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed residue build-up on can opener holder
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing sink in kitchen area
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. 300 ppms Quats Ammonia
10/19/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered eggplant in deep freezer between use.
  • Observed employees with no hair restraints.
  • Observed grill line cooler door in poor repair.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on kitchen storage shelves.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed urinal functioning improperly in men's restroom.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed ceiling tile above kitchen freezer in disrepair.
  • Critical. Exit signs not properly illuminated. For reporting purposes only.
5/4/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.
  • Critical. Observed bread stored on kitchen floor.
  • Critical. Observed employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Observed employees with no hair restraints.
  • Critical. Observed grill line food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.
  • Critical. Observed urinal functioning improperly.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers above grill line.
  • No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions.
  • Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering.
  • Critical. Exit signs not properly illuminated. For reporting purposes only.
2/12/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
12/7/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in grill line cooler.
  • Critical. Displayed pizza not properly protected from contamination.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in walk in cooler/grill line cooler between use.
  • Observed employees with no hair restraints.
  • Critical. No quaternary ammonium test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soil residue inside/outside storage containers.
  • Critical. Observed grill line food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.
  • Observed build-up of grease on hood filters above grill line.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Observed sleeve of pizza boxes stored on kitchen floor.
  • Observed dumpster overflowing garbage.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Light not functioning in hood system light fixture.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item improperly stored.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical. No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. This violation must be corrected by : 12/07/09.
10/6/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 6/10/2009Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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